Turning the head right and left for “Hayya ‘ala”

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Etiquette of Adhan & Iqamah

Turning the head right and left for "Hayya 'ala"

Bilal (RA) would turn his head to the right when saying "Hayya 'ala as-salah" and to the left when saying "Hayya 'ala al-falah," without turning his body.

Reference: Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Abu Juhayfah (RA)

Explanation

This allows the invitation to prayer and to success to reach people on both sides more directly.

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